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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 798,131.65, 1,197,617.84 and 461,408.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 798,131.65, 1,197,617.84 and 461,408.82 is: 692,356.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    798,131.65 : 1,197,617.84 = 461,408.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    798,131.65/1,197,617.84 = 461,408.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    798,131.65x = 1,197,617.84 × 461,408.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    798,131.65x = 552,591,434,365.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,591,434,365.35/798,131.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,356.25

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